The oil industry in Prince William Sound has one of the best-equipped spill prevention and response systems in the world. However, if a big spill were to occur, more equipment would still be needed.
The Council’s latest annual report, Year in Review: 2021-2022, is now available! The annual report covers the many programs and projects we’ve been working on over the past year, such as oil spill prevention and response, environmental monitoring, oil spill contingency plans, operations at the Valdez Marine Terminal, invasive species monitoring, our outreach efforts, and much more. This report covers the Council’s activities from July 2021 to…
Prevention and mechanical recovery should remain primary options The Council’s Board of Directors has updated the organization’s position on use of chemical dispersants in the event of an oil spill in the Prince William Sound and the Exxon Valdez oil spill region. The updated position states that dispersants should not be used on Alaska North … Read more
The Council’s Board of Directors met in Seward on September 22 and 23, 2022. Final agenda (PDF) Meeting materials The Council conducted regular business during the meeting, including updates from Council ex officio members, staff and committees. Other topics included on the agenda were: An activity report by Alyeska Pipeline Service Company on the Valdez … Read more